Pulpectomy

He said that he will not even give him any sort of anesthetic to do the pulpectomy, as the shot will hurt more than the procedure itself. ❋ Dr. Dean Brandon (2006)

My dentist has recommended a pulpectomy and is referring to a pediodontist. ❋ Dr. Dean Brandon (2006)

The dentist said that since the nerve is dead, that the pulpectomy will not hurt him at all. ❋ Dr. Dean Brandon (2006)

He said that there is a 20% chance that the tooth will become abcessed and recommended a pulpectomy. ❋ Dr. Dean Brandon (2006)

I am just wondering if it would be safe to just watch the tooth for a while and then decide what to do, or if it is hopeless since the nerve is dead and should we just go ahead with the pulpectomy? ❋ Dr. Dean Brandon (2006)

Do you do primary tooth pulpectomy? what technique and obturation material do you use? is it possible to do post or core bulid-up? ❋ Dr. Dean Brandon (2006)

If there's a lot of decay into the pulp, I may do a primary tooth pulpectomy . assuming there's some root still there. ❋ Dr. Dean Brandon (2006)

Another common procedure, he said, is a pulpectomy in which the dentist performs a root canal and puts a stainless steel crown on the tooth so that the tooth will stay in place until it's time to come out.

i mean i read alot.. but is it an option in adults? would it have a good prognosis too? and why arent dentists considering them before pulpectomy? ❋ Dr. Dean Brandon (2006)